IELTS Listening Practice Test 12 + Answers
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If you’re taking the IELTS Listening test, you should be aware of concepts such as signposting and techniques such as distraction. Even if you have mastered them yet, try practising them on a daily basis for a good score in your IELTS exam. So, try out the practice test given below.
In the IELTS listening practice test, there are 40 questions of different types in order to get familiarised with the strategies used in the IELTS Listening exam. It is important to attempt a test such as this to increase your exam preparedness.
In Listening Test 12, you will hear 4 audio recordings and answer questions 1-40 based on them.
Section 1 is a conversation between Jane and Sally discussing Jane’s preparations to go on a tour abroad.
Section 2 is a monologue given to students on going to study in England.
Section 3 is a conversation between 2 TV hosts from a programme talking about taking notes from lectures.
Section 4 is a monologue given to some parents of children with disabilities about some therapy.
Audio
Audio Transcription
Section 1
Questions 1-10
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Answer the following question in NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS. Where has Jane decided to go on her holiday? Example: Southeast Asia |
Q. 1-4
Answer the following questions.
Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.
1 What does Jane have to be back in time for? ____________
2 What project will Jane do while on her vacation? ____________
3 What helped Jane make enough money for her trip? ____________
4 What award does Jane’s father have? ____________
Q. 5
Complete the following sentence with NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS.
5 Sally says free air tickets can normally only be used on flights with ____________
Q. 6 and 7
Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.
What two tropical illnesses does Sally mention?
6 ____________
7 ____________
Q. 8 and 9
Choose the correct answers A-C and write them next to 8-9 on your answer sheet
8 Jane is sure she will visit ____________
A West and East Malaysia
B Singapore and Vietnam
C Singapore and Indonesia
9 How does Jane intend to travel around?
A Bus and train in the cities
B Rental boat
C Bicycle
Q. 10
Answer the question in ONE WORD.
10 What is the name of Jane’s brother? ____________
Section 2
Question 11-20
Q. 11-13
Complete the following sentences.
Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.
The speaker says university residences are expensive but 11 ____________He also says it is usually best to try to live in a 12 ___________with at least one
13 ____________
Q. 14-16
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.
List three things that new students looking for accommodation should do.
14 ____________
15 ____________
16 ____________
Q. 17 and 18
-Choose TWO correct answers A-F and write them next to 17-18 on your answer sheet
The speaker says ____________
A some studio flats have kitchens.
B a few estate agents act as rental agents for landlords.
C a current account is best for paying utility bills.
D standing orders cannot be used to pay the rent.
E car insurance is not optional in the UK.
F student unions are allowed to recommend insurance companies.
Q. 19 and 20
Answer each question in NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS
19 What branch of the British government issues work permits to foreign students? ____________
20 What types of work can foreign students sponsored by a long-term UK resident do? ____________
Section 3
Question 21-30
Q. 21 and 22
A Rick says most students don’t take notes.
B Rita says most students don’t use notes properly.
C Rick asks if listening closely is more important than note-taking.
D Rita says different things work better for different people.
E Rick says the research began in the 1920s.
Q. 23 and 24
23 What is the key to the usefulness of notes? ____________
24 What does Prof. Howe say contributes to remembering information? ____________
Q. 25
Complete the following sentence with NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS.
25 Rita reads a sentence that says using information is improved if note-taking is combined with ____________
Q. 26-30
Compute the table below.
Write the appropriate Utters, A-F against Questions 26-30.
| Activity | Effect |
| Putting information in different geometric figures | 26 ____________ |
| Thinking about relationships between facts | 27 ____________ |
| High-level information processing | 28 ____________ |
| Reorganizing notes while reviewing | 29 ____________ |
| Taking notes word for word | 30 ____________ |
A improves comprehension
B inhibits high-level information processing
C changes the organization of notes
D has no effect on the most successful student
E improves test scores
F enhances reorganization of notes
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Section 4
Question 31-40
Q. 31-33
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.
What three physical qualities is the therapist looking at in the child in the swimming pool?
31 ____________
32 ____________
33 ____________
Q. 34
Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for your answer.
34 Name a medical establishment that is not far from Dr Roberts’ hospital ____________
Q. 35 and 36
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer
In addition to a degree, in what other activities must a candidate participate to become a certified recreational therapist?
35 ____________
36 ____________
Q. 37 and 38
Complete the table below.
Write the appropriate letters, A-E against Questions 37 and 38.
| Therapeutic activity | Target problems |
| Sibling play | 37 ____________ |
| Physical play | 38 ____________ |
A Lack of physical skills
B Fear of surgery
C Aggression
D Understanding upcoming surgery
E Poor functioning
Q. 39-40
Complete the following sentences.
Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.
39 Problem-solving is part of functioning ____________
40 Disabled children are being treated by more and more ____________ nowadays.
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Section 1
| 1. | new term |
| 2. | recycling |
| 3. | waitress job |
| 4. | frequent flyer |
| 5. | empty seats |
| 6. | yellow fever |
| 7. | malaria |
| 8. | C |
| 9. | B |
| 10. | Dave |
Section 2
| 11. | Convenient |
| 12. | co-op house |
| 13. | native speaker |
| 14. | arriving early |
| 15. | to the housing office |
| 16. | chatting with people |
| 17. | C |
| 18. | E |
| 19. | Home Office |
| 20. | any sort |
Section 3
| 21. | C |
| 22. | D |
| 23. | reviewing notes |
| 24. | note- writing |
| 25. | critical thinking |
| 26. | F |
| 27. | C |
| 28. | A |
| 29. | E |
| 30. | B |
Section 4
| 31. | balance |
| 32. | leg motion range |
| 33. | lower body strength |
| 34. | St James |
| 35. | a formal internship |
| 36. | a certification examination |
| 37. | C |
| 38. | E |
| 39. | cognitive |
| 40. | animal-assisted therapy |
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